Everyone knows that Facebook is the most popular social networking tool in the world. But what you might not know is how easy it is to integrate with your Joomla website. The best Joomla Facebook extensions will allow website users to sign on through their Facebook account in a single step instead of having to fill out long registration forms. Once registered they will be able to post to walls, leave comments or ‘like’ and ‘recommend’ your website to their friends. Other features like Fanbox widgets or activity feeds can also be set up for easy access.

Adding Facebook capabilities to your Joomla site is a great way to socialize your website, connect with your users and promote your content all at the same time.  Many extensions seem to have the same general features, but spending a little time researching the different extensions will ensure you find the most cost effective and suitable option for your website. Some key factors to look for when choosing a Joomla Facebook extension are:

So you have a Joomla powered website, great content, and are starting to get visitors. If you haven't added Facebook integration though, you're missing out on a vital piece of social technology to engage with your users. By adding these features, like Facebook comments, you're actively letting your users know that you value their opinion and want their feedback. Even more, as these comments and engagements grow, more users will get a feel for how your site works, the types of users that are already active on your site, and this will continue the upward trend of gaining new users.